"You're right to think that way. Isn't Yangzi doing very well now? It's mainly because you raised her well," Li Minxi said.
"I like hearing that. So if you're willing to have children for Yangzi, I'm happy to help raise them.
Honestly, I'm willing to help with as many as you want," Wu Shangqing said.
"Mom, you're overflowing with maternal love. Are you trying to fulfill all your unfinished wishes through Yangzi?"
"So this little bastard won't say he has no playmates," Wu Shangqing still grumbled.
Guo Xuyang pretended not to hear and continued to sleep.
They didn't drive too fast. It was just past three in the afternoon when they arrived in the capital.
It was a bit early to visit Li Minxi's place at this hour, so they decided to head to Jiang Qixin's office.
"Brother Liang, where are you?"
"Having tea outside. Where are you?"
"We just arrived in the capital. We're heading to President Jiang's office now. Let's meet there."
"Alright. See you soon."
"Dad, pull over up ahead. Let's switch. I'll drive to President Jiang's office."
"If you're going, we won't join you. It's inconvenient to talk," Guo Yiyu said.
"That's fine too. You guys go explore with Xiao Xi. We'll meet at the entrance of Xiao Xi's courtyard at five. I'll grab a taxi later."
"Okay. We'll be in touch. I'll call you." Guo Yiyu switched drivers with Wu Shangqing, who was indeed a bit tired from driving the whole way.
"Call us when you get downstairs. I'll take Dad and Mom to Panjiayuan to have a look," Li Minxi said.
"No problem." Guo Xuyang agreed and hailed a taxi to Jiang Qixin's office.
"You were just here the day before yesterday. Why the rush to come back today?" Jiang Qixin asked.
"It's about Xiao Xi's situation. If I don't hurry, the baby will be born soon."
"Didn't you notice anything before the New Year?"
"This is not something that can be easily publicized. Where's Brother Liang? Hasn't he arrived yet?"
"What's the situation? Why are you looking for him?"
"This interstellar scavenging matter is too bizarre. I need to brief Brother Liang. In case I don't make it back, he can take care of my shares in Africa."
"Can't you just say it over the phone? Is it worth making a special trip?"
"It's better to say it in front of you. That way, if something unexpected happens, you can supervise him."
"Yangzi, tell me the truth. Do you have some kind of premonition? If the danger is too great, we can just skip this venture."
"There will be danger when we go, but the danger is currently controllable.
I'm doing this as a precaution. One must always prepare for the unexpected, don't you think?"
"That's right. I recommended you back then with selfish motives.
You have abilities, and you don't plan to join the Fourteenth Bureau. I was afraid someone there might target you.
By participating in the interstellar scavenging project, you've been registered with the higher-ups, and no one would dare to harm you.
It's beneficial to you and your business in every way."
"President Jiang, I know you mean well for me.
Ever since my last visit, I've become even more eager for the outside world.
I'm here today to make arrangements for some matters, to clear my worries, and then set off with a light heart."
"Alright. I know your capabilities, but you must be careful with everything. Safety first."
"I know."
As they were talking, Lü Liang arrived.
"Brother Liang, you're much slower than me."
"Where's Li Minxi? Are you alone?"
"She's taking my parents to Panjiayuan. She said she's taking them to look around."
"Oh. What's the matter that requires a face-to-face meeting?"
"The shares in Africa. We invested there, remember?
After I return, you handle this and transfer them to my parents.
Also, Elena and the others. If something unexpected happens to me, you take them all to Africa, find an estate, and let them live there."
"Why do you sound like you're arranging your will? What do you mean? What's going on?"
"President Jiang should have told you about my participation in interstellar scavenging.
Once we're out there, there are many factors beyond my control. Isn't this just preparing for the unexpected?"
"If you feel it's too dangerous, you don't have to go. The boss will definitely not force you."
"No. I've come to like this mission now.
When I reached outer space, I felt like a fish in the vast ocean. That's where my heart longs to be."
"Then what do you mean by what you just said?"
"There's always a chance of something happening. I'm afraid of the unexpected, and I want you to take my parents and Elena to Africa.
I'm afraid someone might target them later."
"That won't happen. With the boss overseeing things here, nothing will go wrong."
"If I don't come back, President Jiang's situation won't be easy. Haven't you realized that?
President Jiang will inevitably face attacks from some people, and he'll likely be overwhelmed.
My assets, while not substantial, will still attract attention if something happens to me.
Therefore, I must consider these matters."
"Yangzi is right. You should take this seriously.
Contact the relevant parties and arrange for the entire equity transfer to Yangzi's parents first.
Then find several locations and set up a few estates as a fallback in case something happens," Jiang Qixin said to Lü Liang.
"No problem. I'll handle it shortly. What are the required procedures?"
"Also, I want to transfer the shares of the oil company. I want to change that to my father as well."
"No problem. I'll talk to Old Qi when I get back and see what procedures are needed."
"Try to get all these done before my next departure. Time is running short. Let's aim to finish everything within ten days." Guo Xuyang said to Jiang Qixin and Lü Liang.
"I'm not entirely sure about the specific procedures, but I don't think there will be any major issues."
"Alright, then we'll leave it at that. I'll go to Xiao Xi's place now and try to finalize the wedding date today.
If we can do it this month, that would be best. If not, we'll have to wait until I return from the mission."
"If we can't do it before leaving, with the round trip taking another twenty-odd days, Xiao Xi will likely be showing by then."
"That's why I'm so eager to get this done."
"Yangzi, if it's really necessary, perhaps you shouldn't go this time. Wait until all these matters are settled before going out?" Jiang Qixin suggested.
"President Jiang, to put it bluntly, if I hadn't accompanied them last time, the entire crew on that ship wouldn't have returned.
There are things that Captain Xin and the others couldn't see."
"You and Xin Dali didn't mention this upon your return. What exactly happened?
I recall you only mentioned the issue with the asteroid cluster."
"There were some extraterrestrial organisms outside with cloaking capabilities. If we hadn't reacted in time, the ship would have been consumed."
"I see why you're making all these arrangements. Are you scared by what happened last time?"
"This is just a precaution. We can't approach extraterrestrial matters with our usual common sense."